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Destigmatizing esports and gaming through:
Coaching
Competitions
Connections
We offer youth an opportunity to learn game strategies from coaches who are also passionate about gaming. They share their experience & knowledge during practices and prepare the teams for competing in the season’s tournaments. All coaches are interviewed and hand selected and must pass a thorough background check.
Connections
Competitions
Connections
Participating in the league allows youth to get out of their rooms and into our arena where they will socialize, learn and compete with and against other players in their age division and gives them an outlet to share their love of gaming.
Competitions
Competitions
Competitions
Rivalries spark competitive drive, strategic thinking and respect for opponents. With skill development from coaches and working within their team connections, gamers in the league improve their skills each week. Tournaments challenge them and the teams are rewarded with Champions trophies and awards.
Welcome to little eLeague
little eLeague is a Competitive Team Gaming League for Youth that focuses on Coaching, Connections and Competitions in esports and gaming the Jacksonville, Florida area.
The Basics....
- Gamers register in their age division to compete with and against their peers during a season.
- Coaches work with teams and schedule practices during the week.
- Competition matches are played during the season. Teams earn rankings and points based on their placement in weekly tournaments and challenges.
- A Season ending Championship for each division will decide winners with prizes and trophies awarded to the victors!
FAQs...
Q. What exactly is esports?
A: esports or electronic sports is a multiplayer video game played competitively for spectators.
Q: This sounds cool, but how much does it cost?
A: Participation fees will be similar to traditional youth sports programs. We are in the process of working out a fair pricing plan and our goal is to provide a great experience for everyone. The fees pay for team jerseys, game licenses, high end gaming computers and arena facilities. In addition, for players who sign up early, we will be giving them some extra perks during the season.
Q: What games does the league play?
A: The Competitive Games are chosen by the league's Game Committee. There will be at least 2 of the popular titles played during the season, but the main games will be Indie style, co-operative and multi-player games that allow the coaches and kids to work together as a team to find the best way to compete against the other teams. Games vary from season to season and will be a mix of several genres. All games will be age specific and rated accordingly for each division.
Q: I'm a parent gamer, can I play in the league.
A: Not exactly, little eLeague is for youth players, but you can register as a coach and help mentor the next generation of leaders. Coaches will also get some extra perks! There also may be opportunities for kid vs parent events throughout the season!
Q: When will the actual gaming league start?
A: We are working hard to get everything ready to go. We are still actively looking for Coaches and Locations to Host our Teams. Once we finalize the Who and Where, it won't be long before we have the When. Hang in there with us as we work towards creating a great experience and we hope to have start dates soon.
Why Join little eLeague?
Here are a few reasons...
For Kids:
- Get out of your room. Come play in real life with your friends without annoying your parents.
- Make new friends who also love gaming
- Build and test your skills through practice and competition
- High Fives and Fist Bumps
- Cool Team Jerseys
- Learn about future career opportunities
- Mentoring from Coaches and Peers
- Play new games and experiences on fast computers
- Practice for trying out for your high school team
For Parents:
- To stop saying "go out and play"
- To get your kids out of their rooms
- Show support for your kids love of gaming
- You can use the time at the arena as game time played for the week
- To understand the esports culture. (It’s here to stay!)
- To learn about opportunities, scholarships and career paths in gaming for your kids
- To prepare them for high school or college teams (Yes, they exist!)
Let us Help You Prepare for High School and College Teams
High Schools and Colleges across the country already have or will have Varsity esports teams. Kids can get a head start on learning how to play together as part of a team. There are many college scholarships for gamers and many new carreer opportunities in esports and the video gaming industries. We are working with High Schools to help them start their esports clubs and to share opportunities for college scholarships to gamers for those who want to pursue a career in esports.
If you are a school administrator or program director, we would love to talk to you about how we can help you start an esports program or team. Please send us an email at info@littleEleague.com